China's petcoke output drops 3.9% in Jan-Aug as refinery runs slump

China's petroleum coke production fell 3.9% year-on-year to 18.32 million tonnes over the first eight months of 2026, as prolonged refinery run cuts driven by Middle East-related crude supply disruptions weighed heavily on delayed coking unit utilization.

China's petroleum coke (petcoke) production fell 3.9% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026, weighed down by sustained cuts in delayed coking unit utilization rates amid crude supply disruptions linked to Middle East geopolitical tensions. 2025-2026 China Petcoke Output (Unit: 10kt) Source: OilChem 2024-2026 China Delayed Coking Capacity Utilization (Unit: %) Source: